Brazilians Finding That Irresistible Feeling Only the World Cup Can Bring

By

Patricia Kowsmann

Jun 27, 2014 5:50 pm ET

Brazilian soccer fans celebrate as they watch the World Cup.

Associated Press

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil—Like many Brazilians living abroad, I wasn’t planning on coming to the World Cup. Now that I’m here, I regret not having bought a single ticket for a match, not taking days off to root for my team and not being as excited as I should have been before it all started.

I’m not alone. Brazilians all over the country are rushing to snap tickets, buy that jersey they thought they wouldn’t this time, and even search for last-minute flight deals to make it to other cities hosting the cup. Not to go to a match, but to experience the excitement.

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